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Carrie Fisher Dies

Carrie Fisher, Star Wars’ Princess Leia, dies at 60.

Hollywood actress Carrie Fisher, best known for her role as Princess Leia in Star Wars series, has died aged 60, days after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Fisher had been on tour promoting her latest book, The Princess Diarists. On Friday, minutes before her plane lands, she was taken ill and received first aid before she was taken to the hospital.

Her death was confirmed by her spokesman Simon Halls. He said: "It is with a very deep sadness that Billie Lourd confirms that her beloved mother Carrie Fisher passed away at 8.55 (16:55 GMT) this morning.

"She was loved by the world and she will be missed profoundly. Our entire family thanks you for your thoughts and prayers."